I was let go from a position this week without any warning or documentation. Later that day, I found out that person promoted to my position will now be in charge of her best friend and her sister. At the time, I was currently gathering evidence and paperwork against these employees for time clock... View More 
answered on Jan 28, 2022
Ohio is an "at-will" employment state, meaning that your employer can terminate you for any reason, or no reason at all as long as your termination does not violate the law. Ohio and Federal law prohibit employers from terminating employees because of their membership in a protected class... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
It means the civil service should promote from within, rather than hiring new people into higher level jobs, whenever possible. But the language is pretty loose, so I wouldn't say it creates any kind of absolute right of a lower level employee to be considered to the exclusion of a... View More
Suspended until further notice. On 11/18/2021 I called to see if documentation was filed and that I would come pick it up that day. Only to be called back fifteen minutes later to say they could not suspended me. But I was not allowed back to my designated area. Now they r offering me a job that I... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2021
I'm assuming that this is a disability discrimination matter. If that is the case then they are likely offering you a different position as a reasonable accommodation for your claimed disability. If you don't take it it is likely that they can terminate you.
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answered on Nov 29, 2021
Your employer is allowed to ask this question and get an answer. It is not a violation of HIPAA.
Wouldn't that fall under discrimination?
answered on May 19, 2021
Discrimination laws are not concerned with the vaccine status of an individual. It is illegal to discriminate against people due to their membership within a protected class such race, sex, or religion. Other forms of discrimination, for example only hiring licensed medical doctors to be hospital... View More
HR (and other supervisors) refused to do anything about racism in the workplace. They lied about company policy and my ability to resolve the issues on my own. And Later when I quit due to these and other conditions, they denied paying out vacation that I was eligible for and entitled to because... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
Hi, more information is needed here. Complaints about racism in the workplace may be protected under Title VII. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
A week prior to being put on unpaid administrative leave my supervisor had asked me if I said the F word at work while I was in a meeting with my union grievance official. I told her no I did not. I worked the whole following week with no issues. Then the next week after that week I was out on FMLA... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2021
More information is needed to fully analyze your situation. Is your administrative leave paid? You should contact an employment attorney in your area to discuss whether you may have a claim for FMLA interference or FMLA retaliation, depending on what ultimately happens with regard to your... View More
I refused a paycut but I feel they may still act on it even though I’ve refused.
answered on Mar 3, 2021
Hi, more information is needed here. Has anyone made any comments to you about your race or why you were the only selected for a paycut? I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
I have a left foot injury before I started employment with my company and they was aware of previous surgery on ankle before I was hired after working for 7 months or so had several big knots in bottom of left foot that was causing me a lot of pain and discomfort my doctor put me on restrictions... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2021
This sounds like you potentially have a claim for disability discrimination. If he terminated you because you could not or would not work beyond your work restrictions, that would be actionable.
I work for a big box home improvement retailer. I have asked them repeatedly not to schedule me past 1260/mo income. I have previously notified SSDI of their actions & provided work with a doctor's note. I have repeatedly spoken to several managers past 3 months & they continue to... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2021
You are probably an "at will" employee and subject to termination at any time, without the requirement of "good cause" however, you cannot be terminated for an illegal reason. You should consult directly with a local employee rights attorney about your situation.... View More
If I return to work still in pain what are my options? Also, someone who isn’t HR told me not to return to work until she contacts me.
answered on Nov 1, 2020
You may want to consider contacting a workers compensation attorney. You should be able to file a claim, and then return to work when you are actually able, not because you are forced back.
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I'm a STNA in Ohio and was recently removed from the schedule due to "down staffing" but then I found out that someone else is covering my hours. This was done out of spite and leaves me with no pay check. What are my options?
answered on Jul 15, 2020
While employers may require their employees to give notice before they resign, they do not need to allow you to work through your termination notice period. So, in your situation, your employer need not let you work the full two weeks leading up to your resignation. This is because Ohio is an... View More
The Company is in Cleveland Ohio, and requesting a complete background check. No offer made.
answered on Jul 9, 2020
There are very specific privacy laws surrounding this. Talk with an employment attorney. Also, background checks are not free, so it is a good sign that they are requesting it, but I have only heard of background checks requested after a conditional offer is made and accepted. Talk to an employment... View More
Like... If a job says they're letting you go because your bci check came back and you have some derogatory things on your background.
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Arrests, criminal charges, and convictions are what might be on their.
This was before America had any knowledge of the virus. I came down with all of the symptoms and a horrible full body rash. The hospital also had no idea what was going on. Amazon let me go because I couldn’t work due to me being extremely sick. Can I sue for wrongful termination?
answered on Apr 21, 2020
You may be able to pursue a claim against Amazon. Contact an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss your situation in more detail.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
My employer texted me telling me that I need to keep my “damn” mouth shut about my pay (he has an open pay policy everyone knows about). He also said he’ll sleep just fine at night if my ungrateful attitude is gone forever. He told me that he would terminate me, “because in Ohio I don’t... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2020
This could be considered retaliation, but you need to talk to an employment attorney in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.
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Hux Law Firm LLC
exempt employee. i thought no matter how many hours i work i am guaranteed my salary.
answered on Mar 25, 2020
This depends on whether you performed work on days your employer required you to use your PTO. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers may take deductions from a salary exempt employee's earnings if you are absent from work for one or more FULL days for personal reasons other than... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2020
In a word, no. Ohio employment at will law says that, absent an agreement otherwise, an employer has no obligation to pay an employee after terminating the employment other than paying the employee for work done up to that point.
However, loss of work due to a coronavirus shutdown ordered... View More
My employer reduced my wages, because they said my job duties were only going to be data entry. However they have me doing a physical labor job. Are they allowed to do that
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Generally, your employer can reduce your wages. Since you have placed this in employment discrimination though, it could be worth it to talk to an employment law attorney in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
turn around and say they dont know when you would be starting diploma
answered on Feb 10, 2020
Technically an employer can extend your start data unless there is a contract (not just an offer) regarding a start date. An employer can also rescind an offer. On the other hand, you do not have to put up with extensions and are free to continue your job search. If you find a new job, take it!
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